A leading Irish developer of sustainable marine projects is taking the first steps in establishing a floating offshore wind farm that will start to harness the enormous wind potential of the Celtic Sea. The proposed development, Emerald, will allow Ireland to reduce its dependence on foreign fossil fuel imports while […]
The percentage of organic produce grown in Ireland is very small – less than two per cent – yet more and more people are recognising the benefits of seeking out fresh, local, chemical-free produce, as was seen with the soaring demand during lockdown. West Cork businesses such as The Cottage […]
There is nothing quite like that first bite into a juicy sweet strawberry that welcomes in the summer. A dessert in their own right, they’re also a delicious ingredient in baking and salads with the added benefit of being full of essential nutrients. Throw ‘locally-produced’ into the mix and you […]
In the last couple of days we have seen a considerable amount of rainfall. It was quite a relief. Watering is very time-consuming and, although we have our own well, it is something we try to avoid once small plants have settled in. Our sandy soil drains very quickly, but […]
Clonakilty School of Painting will be welcoming students back in the first week of August, all spruced up and ready to facilitate the creation of all those prints, paintings and drawings you’ve been dreaming of! In order to facilitate physical distancing the school is capping class numbers at six students. […]
The West Cork branch of Network Ireland has introduced a novel way of staying connected with it’s members. The inaugural virtual ‘Network Book Club’ was launched on June 18 by West Cork author Caragh Bell. The Network are passionate about supporting local women and it was out of a suggestion […]